to relax
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3.2
- verb
- /rɪˈlæks/
:
relajar
- Thus, the political pressures to relax these standards will grow.
- relaxed restrictions
- relaxed requirements
- relaxed standards
I think that we need to, we need to relax control a bit.
- I think that we need to, we need to relax control a bit.
- Yes, but even China has, I think, relaxed their policy on capitalism for sure.
- We will look again in three weeks and relax them if the evidence shows we are able to.
- And I think, I think Dubai is slowly relaxing.
Examples
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Since 1989, when the state relaxed laws regulating the sale of produce on the streets, more farmers have emerged.
Academic text (1997) -
The government decided to relax the restrictions on travel to encourage tourism.
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We want to back off and relax that as well.
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I think that we need to, we need to relax control a bit.
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Uh, perhaps if you could relax your rule a little.
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Couldn't you relax that rule?
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In relationships, you score when you relax your demands on your spouse and yourself.
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The company decided to relax some of its longstanding grooming codes under the pressure of French individualism.
Academic text (1992) -
Many schools are beginning to relax their homework policies to reduce student stress.
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The manager agreed to relax the deadlines, giving the team more time to complete the project.
Synonyms
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3.3
Make rules or limits less strict
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3.7
To make something less strong or strict
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6.3
To make laws or rules less strict to allow more freedom
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5.3
To reduce effort, speed or attention
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4.9
Become or make slower, for example the wind
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How Restrictive
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Etymology
Relax shares the same root lax ('loose'), so it can mean to 'loosen' rules or limits. Imagine opening a tight belt a little to give more room — that's why to relax a rule is to make it less strict.